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Early Tuesday, Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a third attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Red Sea within 48 hours. The attack was reportedly in response to U.S. airstrikes targeting the Houthis, which have sparked protests in Houthi-controlled areas of war-torn Yemen.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the group fired two cruise missiles and launched two drones at the USS Harry S. Truman, along with a separate missile and four drones targeting a U.S. destroyer.

This announcement followed reports that the U.S. conducted new airstrikes on Yemen overnight Monday. These strikes came after large protests in Houthi-controlled regions, including the capital, Sanaa, condemning American military actions that began on Saturday and have killed dozens.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be held accountable for all Houthi attacks. Writing on Truth Social, he stated, "From now on, every shot fired by the Houthis will be considered an Iranian attack, and Iran will face terrible consequences."

Meanwhile, Houthi media reported new U.S. strikes on areas including Sanaa and Hodeidah. The group had previously launched a second attack on the USS Harry S. Truman early Monday, using ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones in an engagement that reportedly lasted several hours.

The Houthis recently declared their intention to resume attacks on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea until aid deliveries to Gaza are allowed. The United Nations has called for a halt to military operations, while China has urged diplomacy.

Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, the Houthis have launched hundreds of attacks on ships they claim are linked to Israel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. They briefly paused attacks following a ceasefire on January 19 but have since resumed operations.

U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz stated that Saturday night’s American strikes killed "many" Houthi leaders. He warned Iran to stop supporting the group’s attacks on Red Sea shipping.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed an "unrelenting" missile campaign against the Houthis until their attacks cease, emphasizing the need to protect freedom of navigation and restore deterrence.

Trump first announced the U.S. airstrikes via Truth Social, warning the Houthis that their time was up and that if they continued attacks, they would face unprecedented retaliation.

Iran responded through Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, stating on X that the U.S. has "no right" to dictate Iran’s foreign policy. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami warned that while Iran does not seek war, it will respond decisively to any threats.

China and Russia have both called for de-escalation. China urged dialogue, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly warned his U.S. counterpart, Marco Rubio, against military action in Yemen, advocating for a political solution.

According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, the Houthis have attacked U.S. warships 174 times and commercial vessels 145 times since 2023.